Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7198: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7198 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary